2016 MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS

19 recalls — 153 complaints

22V482000 Jul 7, 2022
TIRES
Defect Description
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris vans. The value for the maximum combined load weight capacity of the tires is incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire and Loa... Read more
Consequence
An overloaded vehicle may cause tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install corrected labels on the B-pillar and fuel filler door. Dealers will also inspect and replace incorrect tires, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning April 19, 2024. Owners may contact DVUSA at 1-877-762-82... Read more
24,359 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Daimler Vans USA, LLC
22V482000 Jul 7, 2022
TIRES
Defect Description
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris vans. The value for the maximum combined load weight capacity of the tires is incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire and Loa... Read more
Consequence
An overloaded vehicle may cause tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install corrected labels on the B-pillar and fuel filler door. Dealers will also inspect and replace incorrect tires, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning April 19, 2024. Owners may contact DVUSA at 1-877-762-82... Read more
24,359 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Daimler Vans USA, LLC
22V482000 Jul 7, 2022
TIRES
Defect Description
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris vans. The value for the maximum combined load weight capacity of the tires is incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire and Loa... Read more
Consequence
An overloaded vehicle may cause tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install corrected labels on the B-pillar and fuel filler door. Dealers will also inspect and replace incorrect tires, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning April 19, 2024. Owners may contact DVUSA at 1-877-762-82... Read more
24,359 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Daimler Vans USA, LLC
22V099000 Feb 22, 2022
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Defect Description
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. A defective memory chip in the rearview camera may cause the display image to freeze.
Consequence
A frozen rearview image does not show the live view of what is currently behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2023. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2RU54KAM.
17,093 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Daimler Vans USA, LLC
22V099000 Feb 22, 2022
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Defect Description
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. A defective memory chip in the rearview camera may cause the display image to freeze.
Consequence
A frozen rearview image does not show the live view of what is currently behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2023. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2RU54KAM.
17,093 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Daimler Vans USA, LLC
22V099000 Feb 22, 2022
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Defect Description
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. A defective memory chip in the rearview camera may cause the display image to freeze.
Consequence
A frozen rearview image does not show the live view of what is currently behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2023. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2RU54KAM.
17,093 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Daimler Vans USA, LLC
22V099000 Feb 22, 2022
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Defect Description
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. A defective memory chip in the rearview camera may cause the display image to freeze.
Consequence
A frozen rearview image does not show the live view of what is currently behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2023. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2RU54KAM.
17,093 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Daimler Vans USA, LLC
22V066000 Feb 8, 2022
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
Defect Description
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The brake fluid reservoir may be incorrectly mounted, which can allow it to detach.
Consequence
A detached brake fluid reservoir can leak brake fluid, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair the brake fluid reservoir mounting, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 2, 2022. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2BE42BRE.
28,743 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Daimler Vans USA, LLC
21V055000 Feb 5, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Defect Description
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Mercedes-Benz Metris and 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in the event of a crash.
Consequence
Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.
Remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the software communication module for the automatic emergency call system, free of charge. The recall began on May 5, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VSXHERMPOS.
84,345 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Daimler Vans USA, LLC
19V715000 Oct 8, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Defect Description
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The integrated backup battery compartment located underneath the front passenger's seat may not have its own cover, potentially exposing the battery when the seat is moved forward.
Consequence
If conductive material, such as metal, unintentionally drops into the opening and contacts the terminals on the battery, an electrical short can occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz dealers will install covers over the battery compartment area, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on December 2, 2019. The recall began March 9, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's numbe... Read more
15,160 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Daimler Vans USA, LLC
19V290000 Apr 10, 2019
STEERING
Defect Description
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Metris vehicles sold, or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Ve... Read more
Consequence
Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the aluminum bolts with steels bolts, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on June 3, 2019. The recall began November 15, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is ... Read more
9,471 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Daimler Vans USA, LLC
19V290000 Apr 10, 2019
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Defect Description
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Metris vehicles sold, or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Ve... Read more
Consequence
Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the aluminum bolts with steels bolts, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on June 3, 2019. The recall began November 15, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is ... Read more
9,471 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Daimler Vans USA, LLC
18V837000 Nov 29, 2018
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The fuel hose in the engine compartment may leak at the lower connecting point of the transition hose, between the underbody fuel line and the Schrader valve and/or where the fuel line connects to the fuel p... Read more
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected hose and clamp, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 25, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
12,383 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Daimler Vans USA, LLC
18V335000 May 22, 2018
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Defect Description
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The transmission support may not have been properly tightened to the vehicle body, potentially resulting in damage to the driveshaft.
Consequence
Damage to the driveshaft could cause a loss of power to the wheels, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission support mounting bolts, replacing and tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 11, 2018. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
7,433 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Daimler Vans USA, LLC
17V595000 Sep 22, 2017
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Defect Description
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris vans. These vehicles have electrical power steering control units with improperly welded contact pins.
Consequence
The improperly welded pins may lose contact, deactivating the power steering assist and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric power steering rack, free of charge. An interim notice is expected to be mailed on November 17, 2017. A second notice will be mailed to owners when parts become available. Owners may contact Daimler's customer service at 1-877-762-82... Read more
3 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Daimler Vans USA, LLC
17V272000 Apr 21, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Defect Description
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Freightliner Sprinter and 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. During vehicle servicing, the affected vehicles received software updates that may conflict with some of the vehicle's computers.
Consequence
The improper software may cause problems with the electronic stability control system, the air bag control unit or the engine management software. These problems can result in an increased risk of a crash or an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner dealers will update the affected control units on the vehicles, free of charge. An interim notice was sent to owners on July 12, 2017. The recall began on September 1, 2017. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
3 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Daimler Vans USA, LLC
17V244000 Apr 10, 2017
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
Defect Description
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The affected vehicles have front seat seatbelt pretensioners that may not function properly in the event of a crash.
Consequence
If the front seat seatbelt pretensioners do not function properly, the seat occupants may not be adequately restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seat belts, free of charge. An interim notification was mailed to owners on June 9, 2017. A second notice was mailed on July 7, 2017, to tell owners that the remedy is now available. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-76... Read more
305 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Daimler Vans USA, LLC
17V148000 Mar 7, 2017
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
Defect Description
Daimler Vans USA LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. These vans were to be equipped with the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) feature, however, the installed instrument cluster and steering wheel does not support the function, and thus, the BSM system does not work... Read more
Consequence
If a vehicle is in the driver's blind spot, but the BSM system does not warn the driver, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct instrument cluster and steering wheel to enable the BSM function, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on May 8, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. T... Read more
72 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Daimler Vans USA, LLC
16V342000 May 24, 2016
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016 Mercedes Benz Metris vehicles manufactured from September 1, 2015, through December 31, 2015. The affected vehicles have rear differential gears that may have been improperly welded.
Consequence
The weld may fail and result in a loss of power to the wheels, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear differential gears, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2016. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
2 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Complaint Statistics

153 total complaints 2 fires 1 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM37
VISIBILITY/WIPER21
ENGINE16
UNKNOWN OR OTHER15
TIRES14
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM10
STEERING9
WHEELS7
SERVICE BRAKES4
SEAT BELTS3
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Jan 3, 2026
Incident date: Jan 2, 2026
Fuel smell in the engine compartment and visible leaking fuel on the lower hoses per NHTSA Campaign Number 18V837000. I previously complained about this in April 2025 (ID 11669847). Dealer inspected in April 2025 and replaced the lower hose, but I still would smell fuel. After a lot of my own troubl... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Oct 24, 2025
Incident date: Oct 1, 2022
How does the digital display suddenly disappear from your dashboard? Mercedes has lost its respect for being a High Quality brand. Too many recalls,. Too many issues that vehicles less costly never have such as 1. Out of alignment at 0 mileage resulting in worn out tires at 12k miles. Realignment th... Read more
ENGINE Oct 24, 2025
Incident date: Oct 1, 2022
It has been two years after posting an issue with engine light on indicating the error code p052e which is a known problem on many models mercedes has. This metris van is not a passenger van but a commercial van. It has however the SAME engine and SAME error code as all the models mercedes having th... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Oct 24, 2025
Incident date: Oct 1, 2022
It has been two years after posting an issue with engine light on indicating the error code p052e which is a known problem on many models mercedes has. This metris van is not a passenger van but a commercial van. It has however the SAME engine and SAME error code as all the models mercedes having th... Read more
STEERING Aug 21, 2025
Incident date: Aug 12, 2025
The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the steering wheel seized, and the vehicle became difficult to maneuver. The contact stated that the failure occurred immediately after driving over a speed bump, and the message "Power Steering Assist Mal... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Jun 27, 2025
Incident date: Apr 8, 2025
There was a fuel smell emanating from the engine compartment during the vehicle pre-start routine (fuel pump priming). The dealership determined this to be a leak in the lower fuel hose to fuel line of the service connection per NHTSA Campaign Number 18V837000, however they refused to cover the cos... Read more
ENGINE May 9, 2025
Incident date: Apr 25, 2025
2016 Metris Engine M274 Check engine light, P052E71 Crankcase ventilation valve- Oil leakage- safety is compromised as this damage causes engine failure. The dealer has confirmed multiple oil leaks and other parts and service is required at extensive cost to me. This is the same damage and failure t... Read more
ENGINE Apr 7, 2025
Incident date: May 1, 2024
position sensor for intake camshaft had a malfunction. Position of intake camshaft implausible. Intake camshaft pick up wheel was not in sync with timing. Antique camshaft was out of sync by 180°. This caused a loss of power and engine functionality while underway.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Mar 12, 2025
Incident date: Mar 12, 2025
Intake line assembly Crank case ventilation system PCV valve failure
ENGINE Mar 12, 2025
Incident date: Mar 12, 2025
Intake line assembly Crank case ventilation system PCV valve failure
STEERING Jan 14, 2025
Incident date: Jan 13, 2025
I was driving down a smooth straight highway at 60 mph when the power steering completely failed. After that the van was nearly impossible to turn even a slight amount. If the road had been a bunch of curves I wouldn't have been able to make it to a safe place to pull over. Mercedes had recall campa... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Dec 20, 2024
Incident date: Dec 20, 2024
The fuel line is leaking again. I have had this replaced three times already. Once under warranty and twice out-of-pocket. Why wasn't the MY2016 included in the recall? The raw fuel smell permeates the cabin and is nauseating. This is a safety issue were something needs to be done for a permanent f... Read more
TIRES Oct 31, 2024
Incident date: Oct 31, 2024
The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V482000 (Tires); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The d... Read more
TIRES Sep 3, 2024
Incident date: Sep 3, 2024
The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V482000 (Tires); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The d... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR Aug 19, 2024
Incident date: Aug 1, 2024
The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the crank case ventilation valve had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Aug 19, 2024
Incident date: Aug 1, 2022
Crank case ventilation valve failure and a common issue for this model. Code: P052E Failed NJ motor vehicle inspection due to emissions code: P052E
ENGINE Aug 15, 2024
Incident date: Sep 10, 2022
The Crankcase ventilation valve called (Crankcase Rebreather)comes with a defect making engine light to come on after about an average of 50.000 miles, with a code p052e, preventing passing state vehicle inspection. Feedback from many Metris ownership highlights exact same challenge with engine ligh... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Aug 15, 2024
Incident date: Sep 10, 2022
The Crankcase ventilation valve called (Crankcase Rebreather)comes with a defect making engine light to come on after about an average of 50.000 miles, with a code p052e, preventing passing state vehicle inspection. Feedback from many Metris ownership highlights exact same challenge with engine ligh... Read more
TIRES Aug 6, 2024
Incident date: Aug 6, 2024
The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V482000 (Tires); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The d... Read more
TIRES Jul 29, 2024
Incident date: Jul 1, 2022
The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V482000 (Tires) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact state... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jul 21, 2024
Incident date: Jun 1, 2024
CHECK engine Light CEL Code P052E suddenly turned on in the winter about 1 1/2 year ago, but turned off itself after a month. The Check Engine Light CEL code p052e turned on suddenly in June 2024 and stays on still. Emailed and complaint to Mercedes Benz USA and received no answer. MERCEDES BENZ U... Read more
ENGINE Jul 21, 2024
Incident date: Jun 1, 2024
CHECK engine Light CEL Code P052E suddenly turned on in the winter about 1 1/2 year ago, but turned off itself after a month. The Check Engine Light CEL code p052e turned on suddenly in June 2024 and stays on still. Emailed and complaint to Mercedes Benz USA and received no answer. MERCEDES BENZ U... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jun 22, 2024
Incident date: Nov 1, 2023
Code P052E-71 Valve for crankcase ventilation has a malfunction Code P06DA-00 Actuation of the valve in the combustion engine has an electrical fault or open circuit. These codes have been reported on too many times on forums to not have these issues recalled and fixed and paid for by Mercedes. T... Read more
ENGINE Jun 22, 2024
Incident date: Nov 1, 2023
Code P052E-71 Valve for crankcase ventilation has a malfunction Code P06DA-00 Actuation of the valve in the combustion engine has an electrical fault or open circuit. These codes have been reported on too many times on forums to not have these issues recalled and fixed and paid for by Mercedes. T... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM May 30, 2024
Incident date: May 1, 2024
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, CODE P052E(71) Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Regulator Valve Performance Malfunction.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER May 30, 2024
Incident date: May 1, 2024
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, CODE P052E(71) Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Regulator Valve Performance Malfunction.
ENGINE May 30, 2024
Incident date: May 1, 2024
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, CODE P052E(71) Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Regulator Valve Performance Malfunction.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Apr 18, 2024
Incident date: Apr 18, 2024
A safety recall #22V482 was issued on this vehicle on 9/9/2022. It's now been nearly 18 months and the manufacturer has yet to issue a remedy or mark the recall "open" so we can get it addressed. The is effecting both the safety of operation, causing confusion over load ratings, and possibly effecti... Read more
TIRES Apr 2, 2024
Incident date: Jul 7, 2022
The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V482000 (Tires) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The de... Read more
ENGINE Jan 30, 2024
Incident date: Jan 2, 2024
Reports of repeat failures of crankcase vent assembly. Known issue on C-class (same system) and extended warranty in place for C-class models. Need extended warranty for Metris as well since the same problematic component is on these models too.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jan 22, 2024
Incident date: Jan 22, 2024
There was a tire recall for my van for incorrect tire load which causes exceeding wear and dangerous tire conditions. I keep getting my tires changed every year cause they wear down so fast. Mercedes and the dealership won’t reimburse me because it is still in a pending status which has been ongoi... Read more
STEERING Jan 10, 2024
Incident date: Jan 2, 2024
The aluminum bolts that hold the power steer motor failed: one bolt was sheered off, one was completely missing, and another was completely unthreaded. Apparently, this is a known recall in some states but not WA: [XXX] I'm unclear why my WA-based aluminum bolts were not a part of the recall and... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jan 3, 2024
Incident date: Sep 15, 2022
My complaint is about the open recall on my vehicle, its been more than a year now and still there is no resolution in sight, due to the open recall I am unable to use my vehicle for my business and it's impacting me financially. On contacting several mercedes dealership, I am not getting any answer... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Oct 18, 2023
Incident date: Dec 31, 2022
NHTSA Recall Number 22V482 Recall Incomplete, remedy not yet available for a very long time. While we can still operate the vehicle physically, it would be out of compliance to share the vehicle within the company while an active recall is not addressed by manufacture.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE Oct 17, 2023
Incident date: Oct 17, 2019
The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris. The contact stated that the Collision Prevention Assist Inactive message was displayed, and the vehicle went into LIMP mode. The contact shifted into neutral and restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the Collision Prevention Assi... Read more
TIRES Oct 11, 2023
Incident date: Oct 11, 2023
We had replaced tires on this van more than 7 times since we bought it, tomorrow it’s going again for new tires, we also lost Rim due to damage when rear passenger tire exploded on the highway.
WHEELS Oct 11, 2023
Incident date: Oct 11, 2023
We had replaced tires on this van more than 7 times since we bought it, tomorrow it’s going again for new tires, we also lost Rim due to damage when rear passenger tire exploded on the highway.
ENGINE Oct 7, 2023
Incident date: Jul 31, 2023
Piston blew with regular maintenance under a 100K.
Fire
TIRES Sep 21, 2023
Incident date: May 19, 2022
The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz M1CA126. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number:  22V482000 (Tires) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The... Read more
TIRES Sep 14, 2023
Incident date: Sep 14, 2023
The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V482000 (Tires) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that incorrect tires were installed on the vehicle because the tire mechanic used the incorr... Read more
ENGINE Aug 31, 2023
Incident date: Aug 16, 2023
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT checked and diagnostic code P052E71 showed that the Valve for Crankcase Ventilation has a malfunction. The actuator is blocked, P06DA00 the Actuation of the valve of the oil pump in the combustion engine has an electrical fault or open circuit. The problem is prolific on the Metri... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Aug 31, 2023
Incident date: Aug 16, 2023
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT checked and diagnostic code P052E71 showed that the Valve for Crankcase Ventilation has a malfunction. The actuator is blocked, P06DA00 the Actuation of the valve of the oil pump in the combustion engine has an electrical fault or open circuit. The problem is prolific on the Metri... Read more
TIRES Aug 23, 2023
Incident date: Aug 1, 2016
The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V482000 (Tires) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The de... Read more
STEERING Jul 17, 2023
Incident date: Jul 16, 2023
The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris. The contact stated that while driving downhill approximately 60 MPH, the steering wheel became very difficult to turn in either direction. During the failure the "Power Steering Assist" message was displayed. The contact stated that the failure occurred ... Read more
SEAT BELTS Jun 29, 2023
Incident date: Jun 1, 2023
The wiring harness for the seatbelt pretensioner wore through in its normal factory installed location and shorted out, causing the air bag light to come on. No modifications have ever been done to the vehicle to disturb this path and causing wire chafing. It is highly doubtful the pretensioner wo... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jun 29, 2023
Incident date: Jun 1, 2023
The wiring harness for the seatbelt pretensioner wore through in its normal factory installed location and shorted out, causing the air bag light to come on. No modifications have ever been done to the vehicle to disturb this path and causing wire chafing. It is highly doubtful the pretensioner wo... Read more
AIR BAGS Jun 29, 2023
Incident date: Jun 1, 2023
The wiring harness for the seatbelt pretensioner wore through in its normal factory installed location and shorted out, causing the air bag light to come on. No modifications have ever been done to the vehicle to disturb this path and causing wire chafing. It is highly doubtful the pretensioner wo... Read more
STEERING Jun 28, 2023
Incident date: Jun 14, 2023
The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering assist. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V595000 (Steering). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the ... Read more
TIRES May 16, 2023
Incident date: Sep 9, 2022
The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V482000 (Tires) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufact... Read more
STEERING May 5, 2023
Incident date: Sep 25, 2022
2016 Metris Cargo Van - 29K Miles Upon leaving Gila Bend, AZ headed west I entered the freeway onramp, driving over a grate in the pavement. The power steering warning light came on and I immediately lost power steering. I had the van towed back to Chandler AZ for repairs. The dealer paid to replace... Read more

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NHTSA Safety Investigations — MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE18002 Opened: Mar 13, 2018 — Closed: Jun 18, 2019
PE — Closed — Model Year: 2016
Low Pressure Fuel Supply Hose Leak
On November 27, 2018, Daimler Vans USA, LLC submitted a Defect Information Report (DIR) to NHTSA describing two engine compartment fuel hose connection defects in certain model year (MY) 2016 and 2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles (Recall 18V-837).The recall scope includes approximately 12,383 Metri... Read more

MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS across all model years (2015–2023).

174 Total Recalls
261 Total Complaints
1 Investigations
4 Reported Crashes
2 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2023 11 3 View
2022 13 9 View
2021 34 2 View
2020 26 8 View
2019 26 10 View
2018 17 38 View
2017 22 37 View
2016 (current) 19 153
2015 6 1 View

Other MERCEDES-BENZ Models

Model Recalls Complaints
GLA 250 1,219 416 View
GLC 300 1,143 568 View
GLE 350 1,116 311 View
C 300 1,074 360 View
AMG GLS63 963 12 View
AMG C43 944 74 View
CLA 250 923 130 View
AMG GLC43 920 42 View